Berlin '65/Paris '67

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合計収録時間 : 00:46:40
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: Duke Ellington (piano); Russell Procope, Johnny Hodges (alto saxophone); Jimmy Hamilton (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (baritone saxophone); Cat Anderson, Cootie Williams, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington, Ray Nance, Money Johnson (trumpets); Lawrence Brown, Buster Cooper, Chuck Connors (trombone); John Lamb, Sam Woodyard (bass); Rufus Jones (drums). Producer: Norman Granz. Reissue producer: Eric Miller. Recorded at Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany on February 3, 1965 and at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France on March 10, 1967. Includes liner notes by Stanley Dance. Digitally remastered by Joe Tarantino (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California). Personnel: Duke Ellington (piano); Buster Cooper (tenor); Jimmy Hamilton (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Harry Carney (clarinet, baritone saxophone); Johnny Hodges, Russell Procope (alto saxophone); Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone); Cootie Williams, Money Johnson, Herbie Jones, Mercer Ellington, Ray Nance, Cat Anderson (trumpet); Lawrence Brown , Chuck Connors (trombone); Rufus "Speedy" Jones, Sam Woodyard (drums). Liner Note Author: Stanley Dance. Recording information: Salle Pleyel, Paris, France (02/03/1965-03/10/1967); Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany (02/03/1965-03/10/1967). Photographer: Victor Kalin. Unknown Contributor Role: Rufus "Speedy" Jones. More previously unreleased Ellington from the vaults! This is from a very fine period in Duke's career. While most big band leaders from the Swing Era were stuck in the nostalgia trap, Ellington had a superb band and continued to pen and record thoughtful and inventive compositions through the '60s and into the '70s. Here he gives appreciative European audiences what they want--hits such as "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" and "Rockin' in Rhythm." He also delivers newer, extended compositions, like the 14-minute beauty "Ad Lib on Nippon," as well as lesser-known classics like Billy Strayhorn's "Blood Count." The recording quality is sharp, crisp and clear, capturing the tiniest nuances of the band. Highly recommended for fans of the Duke (and big bands), as well as those wanting a taste of late-vintage Ellington.
録音 : モノラル／ステレオ (Live)